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Exam FAQ

What is CISSP ?

The acronym stands for the Certified Information Systems Security
Professional. The CISSP Certification was designed to recognize
individuals on their mastery of an international standard for
information security and understanding of the 10 information
security domains.

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is ISACA's cornerstone certification. Since 1978,
the CISA exam has measured excellence in IS auditing, control and security. CISA has grown to
be globally recognized and adopted worldwide as a symbol of achievement. The CISA certification
has been earned by more than 50,000 professionals since inception.

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is ISACA's groundbreaking credential earned by
over 5,500 professionals in its first 2 years. It is for the individual who must maintain a view
of the "big picture" by managing, designing, overseeing and assessing an enterprise's information security.

You can either retake and pass the examinations every 3 years, OR
earn 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
credits over a 3-year period. Moreover, you need to pay the
annual maintenance fee for these certifications as well.

What are the qualifying activities for CPE ?

You can take information security & control educational courses, attend
security seminars or conferences, participate in professional assoication
meetings, etc to earn the CPEs.